2month old with broken wing, first experience of injury with chickens!!!

[NewChick100]

Hi, so i have three two month old chickens who were intended to be raised as 'broilers' for meat, but which i took to raise as pets.These are the first chickens i have raised. This morning i fed and watered them as usual, but returned home a few hours later to find one of the girls sitting in the corner with a bloody wing. Upon inspection i found that she had torn her wing quite badly, but there was little blood. It did not look like an injury from pecking. The bone in her 'elbow' area has dislocated from the other side so her wing is limp, the bone has broken through the skin and is visible. She seems relatively calm despite the injury and was happy enough for me to inspect the wound. My theory is that she has caught her wing on a piece of sharp chicken wire and tried to rip it free by flapping etc and has torn her wing. However, she cannot stand very well or walk, is this normal after a wing injury or has she caused other problems?

I cleaned the wound and am unsure as to what to do next, the vet is unavailable today and tomorrow, is there any hope for her or is culling her the most humane solution, as much as i would regret having to do so?

thanks

 

[CMV]

What kind of broiler? Are the birds Cornish/Rock hybrids?

 

[ValleyPoultryFarms]

Stay calm. The bird can sense panic. You did right by separating her and cleaning her wounds.
Try taking a little light fiber string and place her wing in the most comfortable position, and then string it down across her back. This will Keep her from Injuring further.
Add electrolytes to her water. Keep cleaning it daily. And keep her cool.
Remember Cornish aren't the most potenent to keep as pets. They overheat easily and are prone to obesity.

Good luck!

 

[NewChick100]

Yes they are Cornish-rock sorry, forgot to specify

 

[NewChick100]

Thank you ill give these things a try and keep you updated

she is quite content looking at present but is not eating and is drinking very little, do you have any explanation for her inability to walk/stand properly? its nearly more worrying than the wing injury given the nature of broilers and the obesity problem as you mentioned... i mean even if she does live from the wing injury culling would be more humane than her being immobile if it doesnt resolve itself... i realise the struggles with broilers but they were rescued so although not my ideal choice i couldnt see them be culled as chicks!